A blessed brother from our community recently shared a beautiful insight into a moment from the Quran—one that may seem small at first, but reveals a truth far greater than we can imagine. It concerns the story of Solomon and the ant. [27:17] Mobilized in the service of Solomon were his obedient soldiers of jinns … Continue reading Solomon Smiled and Laughed
Knowledge & Power
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver! Proverbs 16:16 The Quran informs us that real wealth lies in wisdom, not status or wealth. [2:269] He bestows wisdom upon whomever He chooses, and whoever attains wisdom, has attained a great bounty. Only those who possess intelligence will take heed. يُؤْتِى ٱلْحِكْمَةَ مَن … Continue reading Knowledge & Power
David and Solomon’s Judgment (21:79)
The following verses describe a situation that transpired regarding David and Solomon. [21:78] And David and Solomon, when they once ruled with regard to someone's crop that was destroyed by another's sheep. We witnessed their judgment. وَدَاوُۥدَ وَسُلَيْمَـٰنَ إِذْ يَحْكُمَانِ فِى ٱلْحَرْثِ إِذْ نَفَشَتْ فِيهِ غَنَمُ ٱلْقَوْمِ وَكُنَّا لِحُكْمِهِمْ شَـٰهِدِينَ [21:79] We granted Solomon the correct understanding, … Continue reading David and Solomon’s Judgment (21:79)
